Armenian PM opposes EU membership referendum
Cites strong European aspirations among Armenians
REGION 01 July 2024 - 12:49
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed his opposition to holding a referendum on Armenia’s potential membership in the European Union, while affirming that the Armenian people possess strong European aspirations.
Pashinyan addressed the debate surrounding the need for a public vote on joining the EU. He argued that such a referendum would be unnecessary and counterproductive, given that he believes the Armenian populace already supports closer ties with Europe, Caliber.Az reports citing foreign sources.
“We are told that a referendum is necessary to demonstrate popular support for EU membership,” Pashinyan said during a session of the Armenian Forum for Democracy, which was attended by EU and US ambassadors, as well as representatives from international and public organizations.
“However, I have declared that Armenia is prepared to align itself with the EU to the extent that the EU deems possible. If I believed that the Armenian people were opposed to this idea, I would not have made such a statement.”
Pashinyan contended that a referendum would only lead to further complications and uncertainties, including questions about the EU’s willingness to accept Armenia and the broader implications of the EU’s internal processes.
He emphasized that Armenia has already demonstrated its political will for deeper EU integration at the highest levels of government.
Caliber.Az
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